Billing Technician

Paycom - ATS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Billing Technician to manage the full cycle of medical billing, coding, and claim submissions to third-party payers. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely submission, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and related diagnostic codes, with experience in EPIC or similar billings systems. Travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical billing.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, clinical disease processes; pharmacology; laboratory radiology and other diagnostic tests; diagnostic and procedural terminology to identify specific clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Submit properly executed claims to third-party payers on a timely basis.
• Rebill or correct billing of accounts previously submitted.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness in all billing and coding activities.
• Adhere to HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements.
• Travel to conferences/training as needed.

Skills

Medical billing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in health information management

Tools

EPIC

Accounts receivable software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Billing Technician’s primary purpose is the overall responsibility for a full range of technical services in coding, abstracting, and billing functions. This responsibility includes the submission of properly executed claims on a timely basis to third-party payers and responsible parties and rebilling or corrected billing of accounts previously submitted.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical billing
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, clinical disease processes; pharmacology; laboratory radiology and other diagnostic tests; diagnostic and procedural terminology to identify specific clinical needs.

General Qualifications

• Associate's degree in health information management, Business Administration, Accounting, or another related field preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), preferred – must receive within 12 months of hire date
• Certified Professional Biller (CPB), preferred – must receive within 12 months of hire date
• Certified Dental Coder (CDC), preferred – must receive within 12 months of hire date
• Knowledge of established procedures, required forms, and submission processes associated with the various third-party payers
• Ability to keep current on changes in policies/regulations of eligibility and compliance rules
• Basic Life Support certified or within 90 days of hire
• Ability to analyze complex medical and regulatory information to arrive at the most logical and advantageous method of billing
• Knowledge of billing information systems including EPIC and accounts receivable management programs
• Requires extreme accuracy and timeliness in all phases of work
• Requires excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to the HIPPA and Privacy Act
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Must be willing and able to learn new skills including traveling to conferences/training
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles